Summary: On the internet, no one can hear you scream. For Episode 35, the Horroretc Podcast presents an Alien retrospective. Ridley Scott's 1979 horror / sci-fi masterpiece is widely regarded as an iconic landmark in film history and it's high time we give it due attention. Witness your hosts bend over backward in praise of this classic film on the way to revisiting all four instalments. A debate erupts over James Cameron's action / sci-fi masterpiece Aliens and we are curious to hear listener reaction to the points raised. The third chapter, David Fincher's Alien 3 is defended honourably in the face of obvious flaws, while Jean-Pierre Jeunet's (who?) Alien Resurrection is...discussed. Did anyone mention Alien vs Predator? Didn't think so. The Alien franchise has experienced multiple incarnations and survived many controversial decisions and directions, demonstrating the strength of the vision delivered in 1979 - truly an all time classic. Continuing the theme of the show, Schlock Corner is dedicated to one of the best fan films out there: Batman Dead End (LINK). Aliens and Predators and Batman oh my. This super-sized episode is closed out with thoughts on a Guy Ritchie Sherlock Holmes, I Spit On Your Grave remake and the Friday contest. Please send us your comments to: horroretc@gmail.com WWW.HORRORETC.COM
